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Manage API compatibility, wire compatibility, and versioning for NuGet packages and distributed systems.\ninvocable: false\n---\n\n# Public API Design and Compatibility\n\n## When to Use This Skill\n\nUse this skill when:\n- Designing public APIs for NuGet packages or libraries\n- Making changes to existing public APIs\n- Planning wire format changes for distributed systems\n- Implementing versioning strategies\n- Reviewing pull requests for breaking changes\n\n---\n\n## The Three Types of Compatibility\n\n| Type | Definition | Scope |\n|------|------------|-------|\n| **API/Source** | Code compiles against newer version | Public method signatures, types |\n| **Binary** | Compiled code runs against newer version | Assembly layout, method tokens |\n| **Wire** | Serialized data readable by other versions | Network protocols, persistence formats |\n\nBreaking any of these creates upgrade friction for users.\n\n---\n\n## Extend-Only Design\n\nThe foundation of stable APIs: **never remove or modify, only extend**.\n\n### Three Pillars\n\n1. **Previous functionality is immutable** - Once released, behavior and signatures are locked\n2. **New functionality through new constructs** - Add overloads, new types, opt-in features\n3. **Removal only after deprecation period** - Years, not releases\n\n### Benefits\n\n- Old code continues working in new versions\n- New and old pathways coexist\n- Upgrades are non-breaking by default\n- Users upgrade on their schedule\n\n**Resources:**\n- [Extend-Only Design](https://aaronstannard.com/extend-only-design/)\n- [OSS Compatibility Standards](https://aaronstannard.com/oss-compatibility-standards/)\n\n---\n\n## API Change Guidelines\n\n### Safe Changes (Any Release)\n\n```csharp\n// SAFE: Add NEW overload methods that delegate to existing methods\n// Existing method - do not modify its signature\npublic void Process(Order order) { ... }\n// New overload - safe to add\npublic void Process(Order order, CancellationToken ct)\n{\n    // implementation that handles cancellation\n}\n\n// SAFE: Add NEW overloads for additional functionality\n// Existing method - do not modify\npublic void Send(Message msg) { ... }\n// New overload - safe to add\npublic void Send(Message msg, Priority priority)\n{\n    // implementation that handles priority\n}\n\n// ADD new types, interfaces, enums\npublic interface IOrderValidator { }\npublic enum OrderStatus { Pending, Complete, Cancelled }\n\n// ADD new members to existing types\npublic class Order\n{\n    public DateTimeOffset? ShippedAt { get; init; }  // NEW\n}\n```\n\n### Unsafe Changes (Never or Major Version Only)\n\n```csharp\n// REMOVE or RENAME public members\npublic void ProcessOrder(Order order);  // Was: Process()\n\n// CHANGE parameter types or order\npublic void Process(int orderId);  // Was: Process(Order order)\n\n// CHANGE return types\npublic Order? GetOrder(string id);  // Was: public Order GetOrder()\n\n// CHANGE access modifiers\ninternal class OrderProcessor { }  // Was: public\n\n// ADD optional parameters to EXISTING methods (binary incompatible!)\n// The compiled IL method signature changes - callers compiled against\n// the old signature will get MissingMethodException at runtime.\n// Optional parameter defaults are baked into the CALLER's assembly at compile time.\npublic void Process(Order order, CancellationToken ct = default);  // Breaks binary compat!\npublic void Send(Message msg, Priority priority = Priority.Normal);  // Breaks binary compat!\n// Correct approach: add a NEW overload method instead (see Safe Changes above)\n\n// ADD required parameters without defaults\npublic void Process(Order order, ILogger logger);  // Breaks callers!\n```\n\n### Deprecation Pattern\n\n```csharp\n// Step 1: Mark as obsolete with version (any release)\n[Obsolete(\"Obsolete since v1.5.0. Use ProcessAsync instead.\")]\npublic void Process(Order order) { }\n\n// Step 2: Add new recommended API (same release)\npublic Task ProcessAsync(Order order, CancellationToken ct = default);\n\n// Step 3: Remove in next major version (v2.0+)\n// Only after users have had time to migrate\n```\n\n---\n\n## API Approval Testing\n\nPrevent accidental breaking changes with automated API surface testing.\n\n### Using ApiApprover + Verify\n\n```bash\ndotnet add package PublicApiGenerator\ndotnet add package Verify.Xunit\n```\n\n```csharp\n[Fact]\npublic Task ApprovePublicApi()\n{\n    var api = typeof(MyLibrary.PublicClass).Assembly.GeneratePublicApi();\n    return Verify(api);\n}\n```\n\nCreates `ApprovePublicApi.verified.txt`:\n\n```csharp\nnamespace MyLibrary\n{\n    public class OrderProcessor\n    {\n        public OrderProcessor() { }\n        public void Process(Order order) { }\n        public Task ProcessAsync(Order order, CancellationToken ct = default) { }\n    }\n}\n```\n\n**Any API change fails the test** - reviewer must explicitly approve changes.\n\n### PR Review Process\n\n1. PR includes changes to `*.verified.txt` files\n2. Reviewers see exact API surface changes in diff\n3. Breaking changes are immediately visible\n4. Conscious decision required to approve\n\n---\n\n## Wire Compatibility\n\nFor distributed systems, serialized data must be readable across versions.\n\n### Requirements\n\n| Direction | Requirement |\n|-----------|-------------|\n| **Backward** | Old writers → New readers (current version reads old data) |\n| **Forward** | New writers → Old readers (old version reads new data) |\n\nBoth are required for zero-downtime rolling upgrades.\n\n### Safely Evolving Wire Formats\n\n**Phase 1: Add read-side support (opt-in)**\n\n```csharp\n// New message type - readers deployed first\npublic sealed record HeartbeatV2(\n    Address From,\n    long SequenceNr,\n    long CreationTimeMs);  // NEW field\n\n// Deserializer handles both old and new\npublic object Deserialize(byte[] data, string manifest) => manifest switch\n{\n    \"Heartbeat\" => DeserializeHeartbeatV1(data),   // Old format\n    \"HeartbeatV2\" => DeserializeHeartbeatV2(data), // New format\n    _ => throw new NotSupportedException()\n};\n```\n\n**Phase 2: Enable write-side (opt-out, next minor version)**\n\n```csharp\n// Config to enable new format (off by default initially)\nakka.cluster.use-heartbeat-v2 = on\n```\n\n**Phase 3: Make default (future version)**\n\nAfter install base has absorbed read-side code.\n\n### Schema-Based Serialization\n\nPrefer schema-based formats over reflection-based:\n\n| Format | Type | Wire Compatibility |\n|--------|------|-------------------|\n| **Protocol Buffers** | Schema-based | Excellent - explicit field numbers |\n| **MessagePack** | Schema-based | Good - with contracts |\n| **System.Text.Json** | Schema-based (with source gen) | Good - explicit properties |\n| Newtonsoft.Json | Reflection-based | Poor - type names in payload |\n| BinaryFormatter | Reflection-based | Terrible - never use |\n\nSee `dotnet/serialization` skill for details.\n\n---\n\n## Encapsulation Patterns\n\n### Internal APIs\n\nMark non-public APIs explicitly:\n\n```csharp\n// Attribute for documentation\n[InternalApi]\npublic class ActorSystemImpl { }\n\n// Namespace convention\nnamespace MyLibrary.Internal\n{\n    public class InternalHelper { }  // Public for extensibility, not for users\n}\n```\n\nDocument clearly:\n\n> Types in `.Internal` namespaces or marked with `[InternalApi]` may change between any releases without notice.\n\n### Sealing Classes\n\n```csharp\n// DO: Seal classes not designed for inheritance\npublic sealed class OrderProcessor { }\n\n// DON'T: Leave unsealed by accident\npublic class OrderProcessor { }  // Users might inherit, blocking changes\n```\n\n### Interface Segregation\n\n```csharp\n// DO: Small, focused interfaces\npublic interface IOrderReader\n{\n    Order? GetById(OrderId id);\n}\n\npublic interface IOrderWriter\n{\n    Task SaveAsync(Order order);\n}\n\n// DON'T: Monolithic interfaces (can't add methods without breaking)\npublic interface IOrderRepository\n{\n    Order? GetById(OrderId id);\n    Task SaveAsync(Order order);\n    // Adding new methods breaks all implementations!\n}\n```\n\n---\n\n## Versioning Strategy\n\n### Semantic Versioning (Practical)\n\n| Version | Changes Allowed |\n|---------|----------------|\n| **Patch** (1.0.x) | Bug fixes, security patches |\n| **Minor** (1.x.0) | New features, deprecations, obsolete removal |\n| **Major** (x.0.0) | Breaking changes, old API removal |\n\n### Key Principles\n\n1. **No surprise breaks** - Even major versions should be announced and planned\n2. **Extensions anytime** - New APIs can ship in any release\n3. **Deprecate before remove** - `[Obsolete]` for at least one minor version\n4. **Communicate timelines** - Users need to plan upgrades\n\n### Chesterton's Fence\n\n> Before removing or changing something, understand why it exists.\n\nAssume every public API is used by someone. If you want to change it:\n1. Socialize the proposal on GitHub\n2. Document migration path\n3. Provide deprecation period\n4. Ship in planned release\n\n---\n\n## Pull Request Checklist\n\nWhen reviewing PRs that touch public APIs:\n\n- [ ] **No removed public members** (use `[Obsolete]` instead)\n- [ ] **No changed signatures** (add overloads instead)\n- [ ] **No new required parameters** (use defaults)\n- [ ] **API approval test updated** (`.verified.txt` changes reviewed)\n- [ ] **Wire format changes are opt-in** (read-side first)\n- [ ] **Breaking changes documented** (release notes, migration guide)\n\n---\n\n## Anti-Patterns\n\n### Breaking Changes Disguised as Fixes\n\n```csharp\n// \"Bug fix\" that breaks users\npublic async Task<Order> GetOrderAsync(OrderId id)  // Was sync!\n{\n    // \"Fixed\" to be async - but breaks all callers\n}\n\n// Correct: Add new method, deprecate old\n[Obsolete(\"Use GetOrderAsync instead\")]\npublic Order GetOrder(OrderId id) => GetOrderAsync(id).Result;\n\npublic async Task<Order> GetOrderAsync(OrderId id) { }\n```\n\n### Silent Behavior Changes\n\n```csharp\n// Changing defaults breaks users who relied on old behavior\npublic void Configure(bool enableCaching = true)  // Was: false!\n\n// Correct: New parameter with new name\npublic void Configure(\n    bool enableCaching = false,  // Original default preserved\n    bool enableNewCaching = true)  // New behavior opt-in\n```\n\n### Polymorphic Serialization\n\n```csharp\n// AVOID: Type names in wire format\n{ \"$type\": \"MyApp.Order, MyApp\", \"Id\": 123 }\n\n// Renaming Order class = wire break!\n\n// PREFER: Explicit discriminators\n{ \"type\": \"order\", \"id\": 123 }\n```\n\n---\n\n## Resources\n\n- [Making Public API Changes](https://getakka.net/community/contributing/api-changes-compatibility.html)\n- [Wire Format Changes](https://getakka.net/community/contributing/wire-compatibility.html)\n- [Extend-Only Design](https://aaronstannard.com/extend-only-design/)\n- [OSS Compatibility Standards](https://aaronstannard.com/oss-compatibility-standards/)\n- [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/)\n- [PublicApiGenerator](https://github.com/PublicApiGenerator/PublicApiGenerator)\n","tagline":"Design stable, compatible public APIs using extend-only design principles. 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